According to Santi Aouna, Antonio Conte is being represented by Pini Zahavi in talks over the Manchester United manager’s job as the club prepares to replace Michael Carrick. Conte is one of multiple names linked with the Manchester United job.
Conte talks remain ongoing
Santi Aouna revealed on X that Zahavi is representing Conte in talks over the Manchester United job. According to Aouna’s post on X, discussions between Zahavi and Manchester United over Conte are still ongoing, while Conte remains on the club’s shortlist despite doubts within Manchester United.
Saudi Arabia claims
Saudi Arabian outlets winwin and Al-Maidan have reiterated Conte’s push for the Manchester United job, amid suggestions that he could take the Al-Ahli role. Conte also reportedly had offers from European clubs.
Conte is usually represented by Federico Pastorello. His usual agent, Pastorello, reportedly told the Saudi Arabian outlets: “Going to Saudi Arabia is not an option for Antonio Conte this season. It is also untrue that he requested large financial sums to accept the job at this time.”
Pochettino leads the race
TEAMtalk’s sources have revealed that Mauricio Pochettino now tops Manchester United’s wishlist. TEAMtalk states that Conte remains on the shortlist alongside Pochettino despite some doubts within the club. Eddie Howe, Julian Nagelsmann, Fabian Hurzeler and Unai Emery have also been linked with the manager’s post.
TEAMtalk reports that Jason Wilcox is expected to put forward his preferred succession plan, with Pochettino and former Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe his two leading candidates. Howe had previously been Wilcox’s favoured option ahead of Nagelsmann and Conte, while Pochettino has influential admirers within Manchester United, including Ferguson. TEAMtalk reports that Ratcliffe is believed to favour an English appointment, specifically Howe, and is prepared to leave Wilcox with the ultimate say. Joel Glazer and Omar Berrada are understood to favour Pochettino. Pochettino recently penned a new deal in his role as USA head coach.
Carrick’s position
Carrick’s Manchester United side beat Roma 3-2 in the Champions League and drew 4-4 with Aston Villa in the Premier League. Manchester United sit 18th with just a single win from their first 10 league games, while the record keeps pressure on the club’s board.
TEAMtalk states that Carrick is poised to be relieved of his duties and that the hierarchy are increasingly convinced a decision on his future cannot be delayed. TEAMtalk reports that if Carrick is dismissed, board members Jason Wilcox and Omar Berrada have been told they have got to go as well because they are considered culpable for the club’s problems.
TEAMtalk reports that discussions on Wednesday are expected to focus on the merits of Pochettino and Howe in particular during a Monaco summit. A report also says that Manchester United’s majority shareholders are clear on which manager they want to hire to replace Carrick.
